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Divide 56/40 with 8/15

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 8/15

56/40 ÷ 8/15 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 8/15: 15/8
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/40 ÷ 8/15 = 56/40 × 15/8
3. = 56 × 15/40 × 8 = 840/320
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
5. In mixed form: 25/8

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